JSW Centre for Climate Change and Health
Events and News
- National Consultation Workshop on the Development of India’s National Health
Sep 8, 2026
Ms. Manushi Sharma and Dr. Megha Thakur from the JSW Centre for Climate Change and Health participated in the National Consultation Workshop on the Development of India’s National Health Adaptation Plan for Extreme Weather
Events, convened by the National Programme on Climate Change and Human Health (NPCCHH), NCDC, on 8 September 2026.
- WHO-SEARO, Collaborative Solutions for Climate and Health
Aug 26, 2026
On 26 August 2026, Prof. Preeti Negandhi represented the JSW Centre for Climate Change and Health, PHFI, at a discussion on Collaborative Solutions for Climate and Health. The convening brought together representatives from the WHO Regional Office for South-East Asia(WHO SEARO), M. S. Swaminathan Research Foundation, Institute of Philanthropy, Temasek Foundation, and The Rockefeller
Foundation.
- World Health Summit Academic Alliance expert meeting on Climate and Wellbeing
Aug 23-24, 2026
The JSW Centre for Climate Change and Health, Public Health Foundation of India, participated in the World Health Summit expert meeting on Climate and Wellbeing on 23rd and 24th August. The Centre served as a knowledge partner at the event.
- Workshop for development of India’s National Adaptation Plan on Air Pollution and Health
Aug 17, 2026
Senior Research Associate, Dr. Megha Thakur participated in the workshop for development of India’s National Adaptation Plan on Air Pollution and Health 2.0, on 17 August 2026 at NCDC, Delhi.
- National Consultation on "Strengthening the Heat-Related Illness Surveillance and Reporting Framework”
July 24, 2026
Prof. Preeti Negandhi was invited to the National Consultation on “Strengthening the Heat-Related Illness Surveillance and Reporting Framework” organized by the Health Systems Transformation Platform (HSTP), in collaboration with the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW), under the Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council, Government of India funded project
- Scope Impact Roundtable on Heatwaves and Human Health
Apr24, 2026
The JSW Centre for Climate Change and Health was pleased to participate in Heatwaves and Human Health: Fast-Tracking Prevention and Action, a roundtable convening that brought together national and state leaders, health partners, researchers.
- PHFI@20 Symposium: Two decades of Impact
Apr22-23, 2026
The JSW Centre for Climate Change and Health was proud to be part of the PHFI symposium on 22–23 April 2026. Prof. Preeti Negandhi shared insights on the Centre’s work at the intersection of climate .
- Research Alliance for Affordable Health (RAAH) Roundtable
March 31-Apr 1, 2026
The JSW Centre for Climate Change and Health was pleased to participate in the Research Alliance for Affordable Health (RAAH) Roundtable, an Australia–India–Denmark initiative, held on 31 March–1 April 2026 in New Delhi.
- Steering Committee Meeting of JSW CCCH
Mar 19-20, 2026
The JSW Centre for Climate Change and Health convened its second Steering Committee Meeting in Gurugram on 19–20 March 2026, bringing together distinguished members for two days of insightful discussions and strategic deliberations.
- Launch of Network of Schools of Public Health in India (NSPHI)
Dec 11-12, 2025
The Network of Schools of Public Health in India (NSPHI) was launched in December 2025 in New Delhi, bringing together leading institutions offering MPH programs to strengthen collaboration in public health education, research, and practice.
- MoU signing between JSW CCCH and United Nations University-IIGH
Dec 09, 2025
We are delighted to announce the signing of an MoU between the JSW Centre for Climate Change and Health, Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI) and the United Nations University – IIGH. This partnership was formalized in the presence of Prof. Sanjay Zodpey, President, PHFI, and Dr. Revati Phalkey, Director, UNU-IIGH.
- NCDC workshop on Climate Resilient Health Facilities and Infrastructure
Dec 02, 2025
The CRHFI workshop, held on 02 December 2025, brought together multidisciplinary experts to develop strategies and policy recommendations for strengthening the climate resilience of healthcare infrastructure in India against climate-related hazards such as extreme heat, floods, landslides, wildfires, and droughts.
- Panel Discussion on Air Policy Implementation and Communication at IIT Delhi
Sep 30, 2025
Prof Preeti Negandhi participated in a panel discussion during a consultation workshop on Air quality and health research at IIT Delhi on 30 September 2025.
- JSW Times of India 13th Earth Care Awards - Panel Discussion on Climate Action at the Crossroads: Health, Livelihood and Equity for a Resilient Future
Sep 10, 2025
Climate change has evolved into a systemic crisis impacting health, equity, and planetary well-being, a challenge that can best be addressed by moving beyond siloed thinking to achieve true convergence across policy, innovation, and community action.